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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $33,015 $27,273 $30,178
Premium 1 Package 3,200    
COMAND System 2,150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
Heated front seats 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 295  
Class II trailer hitch 550    
iPod integration 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,780    
Running boards 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium 1 Package 2,976    
COMAND System 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814    
AWD 1,860 2,111 2,117
Heated front seats 698    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 251  
Class II trailer hitch 512    
iPod integration 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,655    
Running boards 623    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 14,945 11,775 8,490
Options (change) 13,900 10,228 7,437
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $51,320 $41,805 $41,670
Total Invoice $47,790 $38,286 $38,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,507
Model Year201120082008
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT7A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,320$41,805$41,670
Adjustments for Features-2,14500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,175$41,805$41,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$47,790$38,286$38,400
Adjustments for Features-1,99700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,793$38,286$38,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelGLKExplorerExplorer
TrimGLK350Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$8,895$6,750$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,99700

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelGLKExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.5 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height66.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,034 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested65041%
Total Not Requested92559%
COMAND System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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